What happened
During the final approach phase toward runway 29 at Ivanovo-Severny Airport, the flight encountered challenging meteorological conditions. As the aircraft was descending, it maintained an insufficient approach speed, which resulted in a loss of altitude. In an attempt to recover the necessary height, the pilot-in-command applied increased engine power; however, the low approach speed led the aircraft to strike trees before impacting the ground.
The wreckage was located in a heavily forested region situated approximately 5 km short of the runway, near the Strokino station. The impact resulted in the deaths of all ten crew members on board the flight.
Findings
- Adverse weather conditions during the approach phase.
- Insufficient airspeed maintained during the descent.
- Impact with trees following a loss of altitude.